termites?

Termador is not available every where. I live in Indiana and could not get it shipped to me because of state restrictions. But there are similar products that are pretty good.

I am on crawlspace. I read where you had to have the outside and underneath treated if crawlspace

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Originally Posted by clfarms1

What kind of foundation are you on? basement or crawlspace

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I read from a few people on line that said gravel was bad too because it is not the gravel or mulch that attracts them, it is the moisture that is caused by the gravel and mulch. I do not know what to put in the beds besides gravel or mulch. I have poured concrete edging.

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Originally Posted by jimp

Our previous home had mulch in the front around all of the landscaping on a slightly sloping lot. We were selling and we ended up having to get a termite treatment done due the termites. No wood was in contact with the ground (brick & vinyl exterior) but I was told the mulch up close/against the house drew the critters to the house. No more mulch up against the house for me, now have the pea gravel.

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Most dont treat that way anymore, what really needs done is a treatment zone that goes down to the footing, you can trench and rod along the foundation and then flood the trench and let it soak it. What happens is the termites crawl through the treament zone and take it back to the colony. the old treatment way was to create a barrier that repelled the termites and kept them from coming in. It would be best to treat around the piers that your beams sit on . If it was me I would get the local guys to treat it at the proper treament specs and then not worry about a guarntee. When Termador came out the test area that they applied it to went at least 10 years with no termites affecting it. Treat it and have a yearly inspection.

I'm agree with clfarms. Treat and follow with inspection forget the guarantee.:twocents

If you can't find signs of termites on your property it would be a first ! they are everywhere . I worked for a termite company when I got out of school for about a yr. . a six inch clearance was needed to get the warranty . Saw a man buy a treatment because his wife stacked a bundle of tomato sticks under the house and when the swarm came out he panicked . the product was a good one and should be done right ! However at that time I could have done it for under a hundred . With all the regulations today I am not sure you can buy the chemicals needed . We were trained to find damage and at the very least signs that termites are in the area . lol . This sales technique called " clover leafing " paid my bills as I was on min. wage plus commission. most always damage occurs ( if home site was sprayed before building ) where wooden fences were added to house . , when the fireplace frame was not torn town after home was completed . , dirt filled porches that touched wood .dig out the crawl space and have a reliable ( company in business over 20 yrs. . ) do the job . The chemicals work as it is not rocket science . Don't pay Cadillac prices when yogo prices are adequate ! :twocents